at US Cold Storage in Milford, Delaware, United States
Job Description
The Job Details: The Plant Superintendent oversees the planning, development, and implementation of all warehouse procedures and activities required to meet customer requirements, working within this team to continually exceed USCS's facility and Company goals. Superintendents are part of the management team and work closely with the General Manager. The Plant Superintendent is responsible for the efficient execution of all warehouse operations within assigned shifts or teams.
This position will also manage warehouse employee related functions, including but not limited to staffing, supervisors, performance management, individual and team development, and safety, while maintaining a positive work environment. Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
• Provide leadership to the efficient coordination and execution of workflow throughout the warehouse, consistently keeping safety, sanitation, cost controls, productivity, accuracy, team environment, and customer satisfaction in line with facility goals.
• Oversee inventory control functions and procedures, including cycle counts, product rotation and recall, training, customer claims and requests, and record keeping.
• Participate in the hiring process of new warehouse employees.
• Provide hands-on leadership to the ongoing development of the assigned personnel and teams.
• Maximize the utilization of all USCS warehouse support computer system applications and tools, including RF equipment, making recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Ensure that all warehouse sanitation, safety and security activities are consistently performed within the highest USCS, OSHA and other government compliance, and industry standards.
• Work with Management and Customer Service personnel to ensure that all requirements and requests are responded to in the highest professional manner.
• Maximize all warehouse activities as they relate to meeting established financial goals, making recommendations to the Manager for operational and capital improvements.
• Develop good working relationships at all levels within the USCS team environment, leading and communicating as needed to maximize individual and team performance.
• Act on the General Managers behalf when necessary.
• Attend or Conduct plant, customer or training meetings when asked.
• Perform any additional tasks delegated by Operations Manager and/or General Manager
The Job Specifics:
• Location, Department and Work Hours: Location, Warehouse, Hours
• Reports To: General Manager
• Travel Amount: May be required
• Job Type, EEO, and Job Code: Full-Time, Exempt JOB CODE
• Always maintain a professional manner in appearance and communications.
• Participate in staff and/or customer meetings if required.
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to product, process, and quality systems.
• Identify and record any issues relating to product, processes and/or quality.
• Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through appropriate channels.
• Verify the implementation of solutions.
• Follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.
• Participate in Safety and Educational Training.
What’s In It For You:
A great company with great people. Full-time employees not under contract are offered: 401K and Educational Assistance after 1 year; If elected, Blue Cross Blue Shield after 30 days of service; Company Life Insurance; and a bunch of other great perks.
Things We Need To Mention:
• The above job description may not include all tasks necessary to complete the job.
• Job functions may vary based on area of operation. The job description is a listing of the most common tasks the associate will be required to perform in that job area.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
